Urbano Rattazzi, Italian Statesman - Original Engraving by Metzmacher

Original 19th-century engraving with the half-length portrait of Urbano Rattazzi (1808-1873), head of government of the kingdom of Italy and a leading figure of the Risorgimento, engraved on steel by Metzmacher. The printed lettering titles him "Urbain Ratazzi", in the Frenchified spelling of the edition.

Medium: Steel engraving.
Engraver / lithographer: Metzmacher.
Date: 19th century.
Condition: Good impression, soft in ink and with wide margins. Paper with light toning and a few foxing spots at the edges.